What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €120 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ireland is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs €55 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Burlington Road via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Europa Bus Centre and Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Ireland?

The distance between Dumfries and Ireland is 456 km.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 25m and costs €110 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Ireland?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Dumfries to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Ireland bus from?

Dumfries to Ireland bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Dumfries to Ireland bus arrive?

Dumfries to Ireland bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1148+ hotels available in Ireland.

Dumfries to Ireland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
6h 12m
€85–217
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 31m
€56–119
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
10h 25m
€116–227
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
11h 12m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 38m
€95–223
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
6h 57m
€74–205
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NCL - DUB
7h 5m
€78–206
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
11h 16m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
11h 42m

Dumfries to Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 455.6 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Spencer Dock via Carlisle, Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and The Point in around 10h 25m.

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